Tag: school
Public School Teachers: Indiana is Sorry
On behalf of the state of Indiana (of which I actually have no authority,) I’d like to apologize to all public school teachers. Seriously,...
Five Things Your Kid’s Teacher Wants You to Know
If someone didn’t already know, e-learning during the pandemic taught everyone how absolutely valuable teachers are—and just how hard their jobs are. Here are...
We Are Way Past Teacher Tired: The State of Our Schools
When schools abruptly came to a halt on in-person learning back in March of 2020, I think I naively assumed that things would be...
Growing Academic Confidence with GoPeer
My youngest has always been my spicy child. She is carefree and dances to the rhythm of her own music. She is extremely independent...
Mama is Going Back to School
Last year when getting my son ready for the upcoming school year, I decided to go back to school. It’s been a long time...
Alleviating the Anxiety: Managing the Stress of Back to School
I love fall. I love the changing colors. I love the cool breeze following those hot summer days. I love the baggy sweaters that...
I Wasn’t Ready, But I Had to Let Her Go
In the days leading up to the first day of kindergarten, I agonized over everything. “Will she get motion sick on the bus?” “Will...
Dear Parents: My Years in the Classroom Influence My Parenting
Dear Parents: My years in the classroom influence my parenting. While I don't have all the answers, I've spent over a decade as a...
We Gave Him Another Year: Making the Decision to “Redshirt”
When our third and final child, a boy, was born in March of 2013, it seemed his academic timeline would mirror our daughter's path,...
All My Kids Will Be in School Full-Time. Now What?
For the first time, I will have three kids in school full-time. After almost eight years of being a stay-at-home mom, I find myself...
Discover The Orchard School {An Evening Event for Adults}
Is your family interested in The Orchard School? Would you like to learn more about Progressive education and what the school can offer your...
Three Questions to Ask When Choosing a School
When we learned my husband’s job would bring our family of five to Indianapolis, one of the first questions to run through my mind...
The 2020-2021 School Year: A Letter to Parents From Teachers
Seriously, a school year for the history books. From a parent’s perspective of sending their young child into a building with 700+ other people...
This School Year Was Tough On Everyone
No more pencils/ No more books/ No more teacher's dirty looks/ Out for summer/ Out till fall/ We might not come/ Back at all.
This...